GIS Project Manager

Cumming Management Group•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Cumming Group is hiring a GIS Project Manager based in Alhambra, California, to support the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. The role focuses on geographic information systems (GIS), including designing and maintaining dashboards that track rebuild projects and program items, and responding to mapping and data needs. The Project Manager will plan and coordinate project activities, collaborate with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, and help communicate client goals and expectations. The position involves building dashboards for internal management and public audiences; integrating project management, permitting, schedule, and cost data; maintaining spatial databases and data-quality procedures; organizing project records; and producing maps, exhibits, and reports for executive briefings and community meetings. The role also responds to short-deadline data, mapping, and analysis requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Science, Geography, Data Science, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field.
At least 10 years of project management experience.
At least 5 years of GIS and data analysis experience.
Advanced proficiency in Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, or other industry-standard software and resources.
Knowledge of accessibility requirements (ADA/WCAG) for public-facing web content.
Ability to handle sensitive property and resident data in accordance with privacy requirements.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical data for non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

GIS Professional (GSIP) certification.
Experience with disaster recovery or post-disaster rebuild projects.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and coordinate all aspects of the project.
Coordinate and collaborate with multiple disciplines and stakeholders.
Evaluate documents and communicate the client’s specific goals and expectations to project team members.
Build interactive dashboards for internal management and public audiences.
Integrate data from project management, permitting, schedule, and cost systems into a single reporting view.
Design and maintain spatial databases, including data standards, QA/QC, and updating procedures.
Organize and maintain project processes and records for electronic and tangible documents.
Respond to ad hoc data, mapping, and analysis requests on short timelines.
Produce clear maps, exhibits, and reports for executive briefings and community meetings.